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Hawthorne-based startup Reflect Orbital plans to test satellites equipped with 60-foot mirrors to reflect sunlight to specific 5-kilometer patches on Earth after dark. The company intends to have 50,000 satellites by 2035 to power solar farms and illuminate streets, though astronomers warn of significant light pollution and disruption to wildlife.
Mark Hawthorne, Former New York Times Reporter
Mark Hawthorne, a former reporter for the New York Times, has lived on the streets of Berkeley for over 30 years after becoming bored with "normal" life. He was recently featured in a calendar chronicling the lives of local street people. His story serves as a cautionary tale for current journalists about the unpredictable nature of the profession.
